Content Archive: March 2026

Maintenance and Modifications

Six S-92 Operators Renew Sikorsky TAP Contracts

Contracts cover approximately 100 aircraft through early 2030s
A helicopter flies over the ocean with a rig in the far background
Aircraft

Dassault Chases Bizjet Market Pinnacle with Falcon 10X

First of four 10X prototypes rolled out in Bordeaux on Tuesday
Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X rollout
Security

National Research Council of Canada Acquires Global 6500

Canadian-built jet to further defense research and development
Bombardier Global 6500 in flight with NRC logo
Rotorcraft

After Long Pause, Enstrom Eyes New Deliveries

The OEM looks to ramp up production on its 480B and 280FX models
Enstrom Helicopters production facility
Rotorcraft

JCAB Agrees on SkyDrive General Certification Plan

Company aims to begin deliveries in 2028
SkyDrive Tokyo demo flight
Regulations and Government

DOT Selects Eight Projects for AAM Integration Trials

Archer, Wisk, Beta, Joby, and others to take part in nationwide trials
Joby eVTOL at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

Bell Relentlessly Pursuing FAA Certification for 525

Company continues to work with agency to get the super-medium, fly-by-wire helicopter approved
Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter on airport ramp
Rotorcraft

P&WC: PioneerLab Hybrid Helo on Track, Demand Steady

Engine maker also leads European PHARES propulsion consortium
two Pratt & Whitney rotorcraft turbine engines
Avionics

FreeFlight Fields 5G-resilient Radar Altimeters

RA-4500 MK II will continue to evolve as performance criteria evolve
Freeflight RA-4500 MK II
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerometals Begins H225 Inlet Barrier Filtration Production

Aftermarket inlet filter reduces dust and FOD
Aerometals H225 inlet barrier filtration